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Charleston County board approves FY26 budget after final debate; one trustee opposes
Summary
The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees approved the second reading of the fiscal 2026 budget, a balanced plan the board said increases pay for teachers, principals and support staff and continues weighted student funding. One trustee recorded a no vote.
The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees approved the second reading of the fiscal 2026 budget on May 19, 2025, after a structured final debate and a voice vote that carried the measure.
The budget — described in board remarks as a balanced plan that increases pay for teachers, principals and support staff and preserves the district’s weighted student funding approach — drew praise from several trustees for its timing and financial projections. ‘‘For the first time, we’re approving a balanced budget in May,’’ the presiding officer said during debate, arguing the early adoption gives schools more lead time to prepare.
The superintendent and the district’s finance staff provided the revenue and…
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